The Common Core and Individualized Education Programs Live Chat

Live Online Chat:
The Common Core and Individualized Education Programs
When: Monday, November 25, 2013, 2 p.m. ET
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Sponsored by: Curriculum Associates

The Common Core State Standards mean big changes for teachers of students with disabilities, who face the challenge of providing grade-level content to students with disabilities through individualized education programs (IEPs). Experts Carol Kosnitsky, a New Hampshire-based special education consultant, and Barbara Van Haren, a director of special education in Pewaukee, Wis., have experience working with teachers who are learning how to weave core standards into IEPs. They will answer your questions on this vital topic.

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Guests:

Carol Kosnitsky, special education consultant.
Barbara Van Haren, director of special education and pupil services, Cooperative Educational Service Agency #1, Pewaukee, Wis.

This chat will be moderated by Christina Samuels, staff writer, Education Week.

Scholarships for Students with LD

The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships 

Anne Ford Scholarship: 2013-2014 scholarship application is now available. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2013.  

The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2014. The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her LD and clearly demonstrates the importance of self-advocacy
• Is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Participates in school and community activities
• Has demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals
• Plans to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for individuals with LD
• Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with LD
   

To be eligible for the 2013-2014 Anne Ford Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2014 Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) Demonstrate financial need Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Be a United States citizen

Requirements to apply include: Application form Personal statement High school transcript Three letters of recommendation Financial statement Standardized test scores Proof of LD Download the Anne Ford Scholarship Application.

 

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship: 2013-2014 scholarship application is now available. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2013.  

The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD in the fall of 2014. The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who:

• Articulates his or her LD and recognizes the need for self-advocacy
• Is committed to post-high school academic study/career training and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals despite the challenges of LD
• Participates in school and community activities
• Demonstrates financial need

To be eligible for the 2013-2014 Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD in the fall of 2014 Demonstrate financial need Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. Be a United States citizen

Requirements to apply include: Application form, including structured question-and-answer section High school transcript Three letters of recommendation Financial statement Proof of LD Download the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship Application.

 



DISLECKSIA: THE MOVIE...with Harvey himself!

DISLECKSIA: THE MOVIE-- a documentary by three time Emmy award winning filmmaker, Harvey Hubbell V, will premiere in Aiken on Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the URS Center for the Performing Arts.  The film is an entertaining documentary that weaves vintage classroom footage, celebrity interviews, and the comedy touches of dyslexic director Harvey Hubbell V into an entertaining film on a serious subject.  Come join the discussion with Harvey Hubbell V and a panel of local experts, parents, and teachers. The film is sponsored by URS, the Aiken Community Playhouse, the Learning Disabilities Association of SC, and the SC Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.  Tickets are $10, available at the box office, 803-648-1438.